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MPs urge Government to tackle out-of-area taxi licensing amid concerns over local accountability and public confidence

MPs urge Government to tackle out-of-area taxi licensing amid concerns over local accountability and public confidence

MPs urge Government to tackle out-of-area taxi licensing amid concerns over local accountability and public confidence

Perry Richardson

10 hours ago3 min read

THE DEEP DIVE: Government reveals response to huge taxi licensing reform plans covering CCTV, English tests, driver databases and out-of-area working

THE DEEP DIVE: Government reveals response to huge taxi licensing reform plans covering CCTV, English tests, driver databases and out-of-area working

THE DEEP DIVE: Government reveals response to huge taxi licensing reform plans covering CCTV, English tests, driver databases and out-of-area working

Perry Richardson

1 day ago10 min read

Major changes loom for taxi and private hire drivers as Government reveals CCTV consultation and cross-border licensing proposals

Major changes loom for taxi and private hire drivers as Government reveals CCTV consultation and cross-border licensing proposals

Major changes loom for taxi and private hire drivers as Government reveals CCTV consultation and cross-border licensing proposals

Perry Richardson

1 day ago3 min read

England has more PHV licences than taxis, but that does not explain who or when the vehicles are in operation

England has more PHV licences than taxis, but that does not explain who or when the vehicles are in operation

England has more PHV licences than taxis, but that does not explain who or when the vehicles are in operation

Perry Richardson

3 days ago3 min read

Delving deep into the major Government employment status shake-up that could change rights for taxi and private hire drivers

Delving deep into the major Government employment status shake-up that could change rights for taxi and private hire drivers

Delving deep into the major Government employment status shake-up that could change rights for taxi and private hire drivers

Perry Richardson

5 days ago10 min read

Government proposes major worker status reforms that could affect private hire drivers and ride-hailing operators

Government proposes major worker status reforms that could affect private hire drivers and ride-hailing operators

Government proposes major worker status reforms that could affect private hire drivers and ride-hailing operators

Perry Richardson

6 days ago3 min read

Uber launches Manchester robo-cab testing with Pony.ai and Verne as UK expansion accelerates

Uber launches Manchester robo-cab testing with Pony.ai and Verne as UK expansion accelerates

Uber launches Manchester robo-cab testing with Pony.ai and Verne as UK expansion accelerates

Perry Richardson

Oct 142 min read

Government says no TfL guidance is required for driverless ‘robo-cab’ permits

Government says no TfL guidance is required for driverless ‘robo-cab’ permits

Government says no TfL guidance is required for driverless ‘robo-cab’ permits

Perry Richardson

Oct 142 min read

Most outstanding school taxi contracts provisionally awarded, Northern Ireland’s Education Minister says

Most outstanding school taxi contracts provisionally awarded, Northern Ireland’s Education Minister says

Most outstanding school taxi contracts provisionally awarded, Northern Ireland’s Education Minister says

Perry Richardson

Oct 142 min read

FRESH RULES: New right-to-work Home Office guidance tells councils when taxi and PHV licences must be refused

FRESH RULES: New right-to-work Home Office guidance tells councils when taxi and PHV licences must be refused

FRESH RULES: New right-to-work Home Office guidance tells councils when taxi and PHV licences must be refused

Perry Richardson

Oct 114 min read

Google Maps launches live UK fuel price comparisons as taxi drivers gain new way to fractionally cut costs

Google Maps launches live UK fuel price comparisons as taxi drivers gain new way to fractionally cut costs

Google Maps launches live UK fuel price comparisons as taxi drivers gain new way to fractionally cut costs

Perry Richardson

Oct 92 min read

END OF APPEALS ROAD: Bolt refused Supreme Court appeal in £190m VAT dispute

END OF APPEALS ROAD: Bolt refused Supreme Court appeal in £190m VAT dispute

END OF APPEALS ROAD: Bolt refused Supreme Court appeal in £190m VAT dispute

Perry Richardson

Oct 83 min read

When can taxi and private hire drivers legally work without a seat belt?

When can taxi and private hire drivers legally work without a seat belt?

When can taxi and private hire drivers legally work without a seat belt?

Perry Richardson

Oct 52 min read

Taxi driver licensing cost drops as Enhanced DBS fee falls by £8.50 and annual Update Service charge is cut

Taxi driver licensing cost drops as Enhanced DBS fee falls by £8.50 and annual Update Service charge is cut

Taxi driver licensing cost drops as Enhanced DBS fee falls by £8.50 and annual Update Service charge is cut

Perry Richardson

Oct 52 min read

SPEED LIMIT IMPACT: Welsh 20mph debate puts taxi drivers’ journey times and earnings in focus

SPEED LIMIT IMPACT: Welsh 20mph debate puts taxi drivers’ journey times and earnings in focus

SPEED LIMIT IMPACT: Welsh 20mph debate puts taxi drivers’ journey times and earnings in focus

Perry Richardson

Oct 22 min read

Private hire operators scramble to meet updated right-to-work responsibilities as new Home Office rule targeting subcontractors arrives

Private hire operators scramble to meet updated right-to-work responsibilities as new Home Office rule targeting subcontractors arrives

Private hire operators scramble to meet updated right-to-work responsibilities as new Home Office rule targeting subcontractors arrives

Perry Richardson

Oct 13 min read

Northern Ireland taxi fleet reaches highest level since 2021 as driver numbers post fifth straight quarterly rise

Northern Ireland taxi fleet reaches highest level since 2021 as driver numbers post fifth straight quarterly rise

Northern Ireland taxi fleet reaches highest level since 2021 as driver numbers post fifth straight quarterly rise

Perry Richardson

Sep 261 min read

Could you help decide criminal cases? National campaign urges taxi drivers and people from all backgrounds to become magistrates

Could you help decide criminal cases? National campaign urges taxi drivers and people from all backgrounds to become magistrates

Could you help decide criminal cases? National campaign urges taxi drivers and people from all backgrounds to become magistrates

Perry Richardson

Sep 252 min read

MPs urging Portsmouth taxi and private hire drivers to have say on licensing reform

MPs urging Portsmouth taxi and private hire drivers to have say on licensing reform

MPs urging Portsmouth taxi and private hire drivers to have say on licensing reform

Perry Richardson

Sep 252 min read

Scotland could change taxi licensing law after First Minister backs review of rules for convicted sex offenders

Scotland could change taxi licensing law after First Minister backs review of rules for convicted sex offenders

Scotland could change taxi licensing law after First Minister backs review of rules for convicted sex offenders

Perry Richardson

Sep 242 min read

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